The apostles said to the Lord, "Show us how to increase our faith." The Lord answered, "If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'May you be uprooted and thrown into the sea,' and it would obey you!"
The apostles
Matthew 10:2-4 Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter's brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James' brother), Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him).
Luke 11:49 "This is what God in his wisdom said about you: 'I will send prophets and apostles to them, but they will kill some and persecute the others.' " [see verses 46-52]
Luke 22:14-16 When the time came, Jesus and the apostles sat down together at the table. Jesus said, "I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. For I tell you now that I won't eat this meal again until its meaning is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God."
Acts 1:1-2 In my first book [Luke] I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach until the day he was taken up into heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the Holy Spirit.
Acts 1:21 Then they cast lots, and Matthias was selected to become an apostle with the other eleven. [see verses 15-16]
Ephesians 2:20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. [see verses 19-22]
Revelation 21:14 The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. [see verses 1-27]
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